All About Bien Nacido Vineyard

Located just miles from the Pacific Ocean, the Bien Nacido Vineyard is considered one of the finest vineyards in California receiving recognition worldwide for the stellar grapes it produces. In 2021, Food & Wine Magazine named it as one of “The 17 most important California vineyards,” Forbes Magazine hailed it a “Single Vineyard Superstar” and Wine Enthusiast included it in their list of the “10 Vineyards Behind the World’s Most Famous Wines.”

Part of what makes this vineyard so sought after is its unique topography and location. With its close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, the vineyard receives cold ocean air and fog for a cool growing season and boasts vineyard plantings on benchland, hillsides and flatlands leading to wines known for impressive layers of flavor. We are honored to be among a select few wineries who are producing wines from this famous vineyard.

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All About Sierra Madre Vineyard

The Sierra Madre Vineyard is located just fifteen miles from the Pacific Ocean and is recognized as one of the finest cool climate vineyards in California. The proximity to the Pacific Ocean contributes a consistent maritime influence of wind and fog that combine with sandy soils. This combination leads to a long, cool growing season that results in fruit with concentrated and rich flavors.

Planted in 1971, the Sierra Madre Vineyard is one of the oldest vineyards in Santa Maria Valley. Over the years a variety of wineries have crafted wines from this prestigious vineyard including Au Bon Climat, Byron, Ken Brown and Paul Lato.

The vineyard was also owned for a period of time by Robert Mondavi, the father of California wine, who used the vineyard’s southern exposure and low yielding vines to create wines with depth and minerality. At CRŪ, we are fortunate to have partnered with the Sierra Madre Vineyard for over ten years and continue to be impressed by the quality of fruit we receive from this award-winning vineyard.

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How long does an open bottle of wine last?

We’ve all been there. Over the weekend you opened up a beautiful bottle of wine but didn’t finish it. It’s now mid-week and you’re wondering, is my wine still good? How long does a bottle of wine last after it’s been opened.

Most wines will last from 3-7 days after they are opened. Did you drink wine on day 8? Don’t worry, unlike spoiled food, spoiled wine won’t harm you. White wines and red wines have slightly different timelines after they are opened. Light white wines last about 5-7 days if stored in the refrigerator and fuller bodied white wines (such as heavily oaked Chardonnay), will last in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

For red wines, if kept in a cool, dark place with a cork they will last 3-5 days. What happens after the recommended storage time? After wine has been open for a while, the alcohol will begin to oxidize, this can make the wine taste bitter, dull or sometime give it a vinegar taste.

One of the best ways to enjoy wine if you know you won’t drink the whole bottle is to use a Coravin. Using a Coravin allows you to pour wine without removing the cork so the wine stays fresh as if it has never been opened.

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